Title :
The difference between a photon´s momentum and an atom´s recoil
Author_Institution :
Department of Physics, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, 16802, USA
Abstract :
We analyze the recoil shift for atoms in Gaussian laser beams and microwave cavities. The frequency shifts from the transverse photon recoils must be understood for the most accurate atom interferometers and atomic fountain clocks.
Keywords :
Atom lasers; Atom optics; Atomic beams; Atomic clocks; Atomic measurements; Frequency; Interferometers; Laser beams; Masers; Optical interferometry;
Conference_Titel :
Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference, 2007. QELS '07
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD, USA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-834-6
DOI :
10.1109/QELS.2007.4431787
